The SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026 directs the Attorney General to develop a standardized, evidence-based tool that law enforcement officers can use to identify domestic violence victims, assess their risk of serious injury or death, and connect them to support resources. The bill requires this tool to be completed within one year and mandates that federal law enforcement officers receive training on how to use it, with refresher training required every three years. The legislation is based on the Lethality Assessment Program, which research has shown reduces the severity and frequency of violence experienced by survivors and is already being used successfully in several states including Maryland, Utah, and Florida. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit a report within 180 days outlining how to ensure federal law enforcement officers can connect domestic violence victims to local response resources when using the assessment tool.